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Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP): What helps?

Posted by naiviv @naiviv, Sep 2, 2022

Has anyone been diagnosed with ITP? Does anyone take supplements for ITP? Food to eat to increase platelets?

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | 2 days ago

My platelts have dropped over the year..they are now 88...I am worried...my hematogist...watching...my h and h has dropped also but my wbc elevated..anyone else dealing with this...any advice would be appreciated

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | 1 day ago
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@seymore

Just fond my platelets are low 53 they are going to see if it’s going to stay that way or just a fluk. Any suggestions

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Mine the same thing ..I hope they increase with time

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | 1 day ago
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@seymore

Just fond my platelets are low 53 they are going to see if it’s going to stay that way or just a fluk. Any suggestions

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Hi @seymore. Your doctor will most likely be looking for a trend in your platelet levels. If you have previous numbers they’ll use those to see if there’s been a steady downward turn in your platelets. That can help determine if it’s a fluke or not.
If you don’t have previous numbers, then your doctor will use the next set of labs at a future date as a comparison. In the meantime, there’s not much you can do except to not dwell on it! Our blood numbers can fluctuate for any number of reasons. Have you had a viral infection recently?
Were you having any symptoms such as bruising or excess bleeding from a nick or cut that prompted the blood work?

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